California privacy regulator seeks to fine Florida data broker after huge breach of Social Security numbers
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Read moreSubstack now lets creators monetize videos and post them directly from its app
As TikTok’s future in the U.S. remains uncertain, Substack tries to lure creators to its platform by doubling down on video. The company announced on Wednesday that it’s now allowing creators to monetize their videos on the platform, and letting them publish video posts directly from the Substack app. Previously,
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Read moreProtect Yourself from Scams in SA: What Every Generation Needs to Know
In recent years, scams have surged to alarming levels, becoming a significant concern for nearly every South African. The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) reported a staggering 32% increase in fraud incidents in 2024 alone, reflecting a growing crisis that transcends age and demographic boundaries. When we think of
Read moreThe future of AI: Why Trust and Governance Matter?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become embedded in the systems that power organizations, industries, and people’s daily lives. Generative AI (GenAI), in particular, is reshaping how organizations operate. In doing so, the technology is driving efficiencies and unlocking new opportunities. With this potential comes significant risk. Without comprehensive AI governance in
Read moreRing’s new security camera supports 2K video out of the box
The Ring Outdoor Cam Plus can be used indoors or out and supports 2K video capabilities out of the box. | Image: Ring Ring has announced its first outdoor security camera that supports 2K video at launch. Ring’s outdoor cameras previously only supported 1080p video, but earlier this year, the
Read moreSmartSuite raises $38M to be the final word on enterprise collaboration
A trio of founders who built out one of the bigger startups in risk management are scaling a new company to take on another pain point in the world of work. SmartSuite‘s platform lets teams collaborate on projects, build automations around that work, and search and access work across larger
Read moreAmazon is shutting down its app store on Android
Amazon will discontinue its app store for Android on August 20 this year. The company sent a notice to developers indicating that they will no longer be able to submit new apps to the store. The company said on a support page that it will also discontinue its Coins digital
Read moreValar Atomics comes out of stealth with $19M and a pilot reactor site
Companies developing small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) have raised more than $1.5 billion in the past year, as tech companies hunger for power to train AI models and governments decide to commit to the industry. For example, X-energy raised $700 million this month, and Paris-based Newcleo raised $151 million last
Read moreApple Reveals Its Most Powerful iPhone Yet: Here’s What’s New
Apple revealed the newest iPhone in its lineup at its eagerly awaited launch event yesterday. Millions watched the event, which was streamed live across the world and took place at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, to see what the tech giant had in store. Previously rumored to be the iPhone
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